Pius Matingi v Senior Principal Magistrates’ Court, Kagundo & 2 others [2018] KEHC 7032 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7032
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 May 2018
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review Orders of Certiorari, Prohibition and MandamusCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The application for leave to apply for judicial review orders is granted.
Facts
The applicant was charged with a criminal case, pleaded not guilty, and was released on cash bail. The respondent, the Senior Principal Magistrate, set an unfavorable hearing date for the applicant's case.
Issues
- Whether the respondent demonstrated bias against the applicant
- Whether the respondent's actions violated the applicant's rights to natural justice and fair hearing
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's conduct violated the applicant's rights to natural justice and fair hearing.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- An order of judicial review for prohibition directed at the Senior Principal Magistrate's Court, prohibiting him from proceeding with the applicant's case
Remedies
- To prohibit the respondent from proceeding with the applicant's case
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Law Reform Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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